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Alumni: what's one memory from Early College Alliance that still sticks with you?
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Enrollment
454
High
DISTRICT 287 · STATE 460
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WASHTENAW ISD·NCES 268099008061
Early College Alliance
220 KING HALL, YPSILANTI, MI 48197 · (734) 487-4290 · Washtenaw County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL454 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
24.3:1
19 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.7:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
39%
179 students
DISTRICT 53% · STATE 55%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 80 | 18% |
| Grade 10 | 99 | 22% |
| Grade 11 | 124 | 27% |
| Grade 12 | 151 | 33% |
Student demographics
69%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 71% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Early College Alliance
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early College Alliance this school | 454 | 39.4% | N/A |
| Lincoln Senior High School YPSILANTI | 810 | 42.2% | N/A |
| Berrien Springs High School BERRIEN SPRINGS | 554 | 50.0% | N/A |
| Arts Academy in the Woods FRASER | 327 | 43.1% | N/A |
| Avondale High School AUBURN HILLS | 911 | 39.8% | N/A |
| Canton Preparatory High School CANTON | 612 | 43.8% | 44.8% |
Matched among Michigan high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Early College Alliance ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Washtenaw County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 454 | #338 of 844 | #12 of 26 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 24.3:1 | #526 of 548 | #14 of 15 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 69.5% | #18 of 550 | #3 of 15 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 39.4% | #403 of 654 | #7 of 18 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +6.1% | #68 of 126 | N/A |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
454
-26 (-5%) vs 2020
+24% since 2010-11, when it was 366
Student : Teacher
24.3:1
was 28.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 454 | 18.7 | 24.3:1 | 39% (179) |
| 2023-24 | 442 | 18.2 | 24.4:1 | 31% (137) |
| 2022-23 | 451 | 18 | 25.1:1 | 28% (128) |
| 2020-21 | 480 | 17 | 28.2:1 | 26% (126) |
| 2017-18 | 428 | 11 | 38.9:1 | 21% (92) |
| 2015-16 | 426 | 10 | 42.6:1 | 12% (49) |
| 2010-11 | 366 | N/A | N/A | 14% (52) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Early College Alliance.
Since 2017-18: students up 6% (428 to 454); teachers up 70% (11 to 18.7).
About Early College Alliance
Early College Alliance is a mid-sized high school in YPSILANTI, Michigan. The school covers grades 9 through 12 and reported 454 students in 2024-25.
Early College Alliance is run by Washtenaw ISD, whose 9 schools enroll 1,524 students.
White students account for 46% of enrollment at Early College Alliance, more than any other group. Smaller groups are 25% Black, 12% multiracial, 10% Hispanic, and 6% Asian. County-wide, 69% of Washtenaw County residents are White. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 69%.
Early College Alliance lists 18.7 full-time-equivalent teachers; that is about 24.3 students per teacher. Across high schools in Michigan, the average ratio is 21.6:1. Free or reduced-price lunch covers 39% of the student body.
The school is in Washtenaw County, where the median household earns about $89,180 a year, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 59% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 7%. Across Washtenaw County, 104 public schools serve about 42,861 students.
Measured in a straight line, Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education is about 0.6 miles from Early College Alliance. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8.
Locale: Suburb: Large. In NCES terms, the school is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
Over 4 years, enrollment fell by 26 students, from 480 to 454. Students per teacher dropped from 28.2 in 2020-21 to 24.3 in 2024-25.
This page collects posts and questions about Early College Alliance, such as fundraisers, report cards, and school supplies. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Washtenaw County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
369,822
Census ACS
Median income
$89,180
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
59%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
104
42,861 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Washtenaw ISD
- Washtenaw International High SchoolHigh · 493 students
- Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual EducationHigh · 386 students
- Young Adult ProgramsHigh · 87 students
- High Point SchoolCombined · 51 students
- Progress ParkCombined · 20 students
- Washtenaw County Youth Center Educational ProgramsHigh · 16 students
Other schools in YPSILANTI
- Lincoln Senior High SchoolHigh · 810 students
- South Arbor Charter AcademyElementary · 800 students
- Lincoln Middle SchoolMiddle · 712 students
- Fortis AcademyElementary · 681 students
- South Pointe Scholars Charter AcademyElementary · 631 students
- Brick Elementary SchoolElementary · 500 students
Nearby schools
- Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education0.6 mi · 386
- Estabrook Elementary0.8 mi · 357
- Washtenaw International High School0.8 mi · 493
- Washtenaw International Middle Academy0.8 mi · 249
- Perry Early Learning Center1.0 mi · 271
- Ypsilanti STEMM Middle College1.1 mi · 108
Frequently asked questions
About Early College AllianceHow large is Early College Alliance?
Early College Alliance enrolls approximately 454 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Early College Alliance serve?
Early College Alliance serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early College Alliance?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Early College Alliance is approximately 24.3:1 (19 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Early College Alliance?
Student demographics at Early College Alliance are roughly 46% White, 10% Hispanic, 25% Black, 6% Asian, 12% Two or more.
What district is Early College Alliance in?
Early College Alliance is part of Washtenaw ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.